Early Day Motions

Iran protests

That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the tyrannical leaders of their country, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the

Peter Hill, visiting every pub in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020

That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of Peter Hill who has visited all 4,429 pubs featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020; notes that on Friday 9 January 2026 the award-winning pub The Mermaid in St Albans had the honour of being the final pub Peter visited as part of his end

Deregistration of international non-governmental organisations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

That this House notes with serious concern reports that, from 31 December 2025, international non-governmental organisations operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have been informed that their registrations are due to expire under a newly introduced Israeli registration system, requiring

Centenary of the derailment of the Flying Scotsman

That this House notes that 10 May 2026 will mark the centenary of the inadvertent derailment of the Flying Scotsman at Cramlington during the General Strike of 1926; further notes that the intention of the miners involved was to disrupt the movement of a strike-breaking coal train and that, despite

Roots in Falkirk

That this House welcomes the range of charitable grants and local donations received by Roots in Falkirk, including £600 from the Asda Foundation, £500 from Arnold Clark, £825 through Neighbourly, £500 from Link Living and £3,000 from the Corra Foundation; recognises the vital role this funding has

McKeever Group 40th anniversary

That this House congratulates the McKeever Group on celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of excellence within the Northern Ireland hospitality sector; recognises the significant contribution the group makes to the local economy and the high standard of service it provides to both r

Somerset Bus Partnership and Bus Users UK Awards 2025

That this House congratulates Somerset Bus Partnership on winning the Non Stop Impact Award at the Bus Users UK Catch the Bus 2025 Awards; notes that the award was received in recognition of the partnership’s tireless campaigning throughout the year which led the way to the highest number of events

Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce research funding

That this House notes with concern new findings from the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce highlighting a critical lack of research funding for less survivable cancers; recognises that cancers of the brain, liver, lung, oesophagus, pancreas and stomach account for nearly 40% of all common cancer dea

50 years of Currie and Balerno News

That this House recognises that in February 1976, a small volunteer group from Balerno and Currie, working alongside Heriot Watt University students, launched the first issue of the Currie and Balerno News, in response to local concerns over area development, commuting pressures, and a desire for co

35th anniversary of the no fly zone in Iraqi Kurdistan

That this House marks the 35th anniversary of Sir John Major’s pioneering plan, devised swiftly in March and April 1990, for a no fly-zone and safe haven in Iraqi Kurdistan that almost certainly averted further genocide by Saddam Hussein against the Kurds and ended a humanitarian crisis of widesprea

Famagusta and the military occupation of Northern Cyprus

This House notes that in July 1974 Turkey invaded the Republic of Cyprus and continues to occupy 37% of its territory and that the city of Famagusta was seized in August 1974 and remains under Turkish military control; further notes that despite UN Security Council Resolution 550 (1984), which decla

Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week

That this House notes Less Survivable Cancers Week, which highlights cancers with a five-year survival rate of less than 50 per cent, including pancreatic, oesophageal, stomach, liver, lung and brain cancers; recognises that, together, these cancers account for a significant proportion of cancer dea

Government language regarding Scottish colleagues

That this House notes recent media reports that Scottish Labour Members of Parliament have been described as idiots by senior colleagues in Westminster; notes confusion as to whether specific Scottish Labour Members were being referred to or if the description was intended to apply to the full Scott

In Memory of Gerry Keating

That this House mourns the passing of Gerry Keating, former Newcastle upon Tyne City Councillor for Blakelaw and then North Jesmond, a teacher at Newcastle Royal Grammar School, as well as a long distance runner, a liberal, eccentric, maker and enjoyer of political mischief, contrarian, rugby league

Commemoration of Terry Yorath

That this House commemorates the life and achievements of former Wales midfielder, captain and manager Terry Yorath; acknowledges his accomplishments at club level for Leeds United, Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur; recognises his 59 international appearances for Wales, 42 of them as Captain; rem

Abermaw Repair Café

That this House notes the achievements of Abermaw Repair Café following its establishment in Spring 2025 by Wendy Slater Ferguson; recognises that the initiative is entirely volunteer run and operates from Tanio Bermo; further acknowledges the role the Repair Café plays in bringing the community tog

Grok AI generation and dissemination of sexually explicit and non-consensual images of women and children on X

That this House condemns the use of Grok AI to generate and disseminate sexually explicit and non-consensual images of women and children on X, including digitally undressing and sexualising images of minors; notes with alarm that such material has included depictions of children as young as 10 and

Public sector recruitment in Northern Ireland

That this House notes there has been significant under representation of some communities among those employed in a number of public bodies in Northern Ireland; recognises that, whether in housing or policing, a more representative workforce is preferable given the country's troubled past; and calls

Report on conditions and treatment at Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre

That this House expresses its concern at the report compiled by asylum seekers, who are being detained in preparation for being returned to France under the Government’s one-in, one-out scheme, entitled Report on conditions and treatment at Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre, published on Mond

Falkirk Foodbank SCIO

That this House welcomes the award of a £600 grant from the Asda Foundation to Falkirk Foodbank SCIO; recognises the vital role the foodbank plays in supporting individuals and families across the Falkirk area facing food insecurity and cost-of-living pressures; commends the dedication of staff and

Recognition of Helix Park gardener at Green Flag Awards

That this House congratulates Garry Wilson of Falkirk Council on being named Employee of the Year at the Keep Britain Tidy Green Flag Awards; recognises his outstanding contribution to the care and enhancement of Helix Park, home of The Kelpies; commends his creative, sustainable use of recycled nat

Carmuirs Primary School awarded SportScotland Gold Award

That this House congratulates Carmuirs Primary School in Falkirk on achieving the SportScotland Gold Award; recognises the sustained commitment of pupils, staff and families to high-quality sport and physical activity; applauds the school’s strong community partnerships and leadership by pupils in p

Commonwealth Games

That this House deplores the unilateral action of Commonwealth Games NI in declaring that the Ulster Banner will not be used as the flag of the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Team at the Games in Glasgow this summer; notes that this flag has been used for this purpose since 1934; and in the abs

Less Survivable Cancers Week

That this House recognises Less Survivable Cancers Week; notes the six less survivable cancers are cancers of the brain, liver, lungs, pancreas, oesophagus and stomach; further recognises that these cancers account for 67,000 deaths every year and represent around 42% of all cancer deaths in the UK;

Earth Action North Devon

That this House commends volunteers and trustees of Earth Action North Devon, formerly Plastic Free North Devon, for their exemplary environmental leadership during 2025; applauds more than fifteen hundred community volunteers who collected more than 2.4 metric tonnes of discarded plastic and other